Cadillac Confirms It Will Bring Diesels Back To The U.S.

Currently, several German luxury automakers--including Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche--offer diesel models in the U.S.

But except for one disastrous experiment decades ago, Cadillac has shied away from diesels in domestically-sold models.

That attitude seems to be changing though.

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Cadillac will "definitely" bring diesels back to its U.S. lineup sometime over the next few years, brand chief Johan de Nysschen told Automotive News (subscription required) at a recent press event in Wisconsin.

The General Motors luxury brand is reportedly working on new four- and six-cylinder diesel engines.

They'll debut in Europe sometime around 2019, and go on sale in the U.S. sometime after that.

That means anyone interested in a diesel Cadillac is in for a bit of a wait.

It's unclear which models will get diesel-engine options. Cadillac's German rivals currently offer them in sedans and SUVs of varying sizes.

Jaguar is also expected to offer a diesel engine on its 2017 XE sedan, and Land Rover will soon begin selling diesel Range Rover models in the U.S.

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